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Navigating Healthcare: Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage

By Excelin Health on August 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare options, it's crucial to make informed decisions that not only cater to your medical needs but also your financial well-being. Two prominent choices stand out in the realm of Medicare – Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Let's delve into the differences, advantages, and considerations when choosing the most suitable healthcare plan for your specific needs.

How Nurses Can Transition from Acute Care to Home Health Care

By Excelin Health on June 28, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, nurses play a vital role in providing quality care and improving patient outcomes. While many nurses choose to work in acute care settings such as hospitals, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals in home health care. Keep reading to learn how nurses that are interested in transitioning from acute care to home health care can make the change, and what skills may be required in the transition.

The Impact of Baby Boomers on Healthcare: Workforce Shortages and Policy Changes

By Excelin Health on February 22, 2023

The aging baby boomer population is having a significant impact on healthcare in the United States. As this generation reaches retirement age, their healthcare needs and demands are changing, leading to rising costs and a shortage of healthcare workers. In this article, we explore the demographics of baby boomers, their healthcare needs, and the impact they are having on the healthcare industry.

Five Helpful Tips for Aging Veterans and the VA

By Excelin Health on November 9, 2022

November is a month where we honor Veterans and their families for their service. Excelin is grateful to all Veterans and the sacrifices they gave to serve our country. In celebration of Veterans day, we wanted to highlight a few benefits that Veterans can receive through the VA and some tips for working with the VA.

Caring For Yourself as a Caregiver

By Excelin Health on October 11, 2022

Being a caregiver, either professionally or for a loved one, can be a challenging and draining job. Here are some tips to make sure that you are taking care of yourself as well.

Engaging Employees in the Healthcare Field

By Excelin Health on September 22, 2022

How can you spot a healthcare facility with good employee engagement? Take a look at the retention and turnover rates of healthcare employees. Employee engagement is a great retention tool, and at a time when the healthcare industry is more stressful than ever, no facility is safe from high turnover rates and high rates of burnout. So, what can you do to make your employees feel engaged, valued, and heard?

Building a Positive Culture to Improve Nursing Turnover

By Excelin Health on May 11, 2022

Nursing has always been a demanding and stressful job. From long hours to stressful work environments, nurses are always at the front lines of our health care and it takes a toll on them. With the addition of Covid-19 and the influx of baby boomers requiring late-life care, nurses are finding themselves stretched thinner than ever. This has led to an increase in worker burnout and a mass exodus of nurses from the profession, meaning higher turnover rates for nursing positions. Metropolitan areas with a plethora of nursing candidates are able to handle this high turnover rate, but small towns are struggling to keep positions filled.

Healthcare Burnout and How to Prevent It

By Excelin Health on March 1, 2022

Healthcare workers are integral to keeping our society healthy. They treat patients for diseases and injuries with care and compassion. They keep the world running during pandemics and medical emergencies. All of this can create long nights and exhausting and stressful shifts, leading to burnout. Healthcare burnout has led to a mass exodus of healthcare workers leaving the profession, leading to staff shortages and care shortages for patients. While we see healthcare workers as heroes, we have to remember that they are human, with their own lives and families outside of their profession in the healthcare industry. It is important that we protect our healthcare workers and do what we can to prevent burnout.

The Importance of Proper Infection Control in Home Health Care

By Excelin Health on December 1, 2021

Infection control should be a top priority in any health care setting, including home health care. Infection control in a home health care setting should accomplish two things. First, infection control should eliminate most causes of infection in patients. Secondly, proper infection control should improve patient healing outcomes while also keeping patients satisfied.

Nurses’ Roles in in-home Rehabilitation

By Excelin Health on October 28, 2021

Nurses play a critical role in every healthcare setting and in-home rehabilitation is no exception. Nurses create the foundation of a safe, calming, and productive in-home rehabilitation environment. Their job does not stop there! They play a significant role throughout the in-home rehabilitation process.

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